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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.36, 1,162.38 and 342.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.36, 1,162.38 and 342.18 is: 512.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.36 : 1,162.38 = 342.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.36/1,162.38 = 342.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.36x = 1,162.38 × 342.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.36x = 397,743.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,743.19/775.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.98

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